We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. If not, what does intelligent life look like? And how would ...

For astronomers, finding a new black hole orbiting an aged red dwarf star is an exciting find in itself, but when that black hole seems to be a "missing link" stellar-mass black hole, you can crank ...

On Wednesday, we launched a new way for us to answer your questions. Our Explain It to Me franchise will include a weekly podcast, weekly newsletter, and regular videos that all focus on what our ...

Three, as Schoolhouse Rock! told children of the 1970s, is a magic number. Three little pigs; three beds, bowls and bears for Goldilocks; three Star Wars trilogies. You need at least three legs for a ...

Warning! This piece contains spoilers for The Marvels mid-credits scene. It’s been an uneven year for Marvel movies and shows, with the unimpressive arrival of Ant-Man: Quantumania and the lackluster ...

Lee Cronin receives funding from the EPSRC, Templeton Foundation, DARPA, ERC, industry. Modern physics can explain everything from the spin of the tiniest particle to the behaviour of entire galaxy ...

Companies are used to celebrating addition. Profits, customers and share prices should go up rather than fall. Innovation is the adding of new products. Larger numbers are a measure of career success: ...

At least once in every interview process you’ll be asked some version of, “Can you walk me through your resume?” In addition to your skills and experience, you need to be able to explain your ...

The only way out for Sheeran was through writing songs, which is apparent by the exposed-nerve feel that recurs throughout. Thoughts tumble out over spectral strings on the verses of “End of Youth,” ...